About three years ago, I overheard my stepdaughter talking to a friend as they walked out of school together. She said, “I’m going to my dad’s house today, but I’ll ask my mom when I get home tomorrow!” A completely harmless comment, but it confirmed a feeling I’d been having for months. That night, and various nights after that, I sat with my husband and talked through a big dilemma we had ... Read the Post
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The Codependent’s Journey with Stepparenting
Welcome, my fellow unselfish, forever forgiving martyrs! Have you run out of cheeks to turn and are wondering why things aren’t getting better in your home? Read on. According to author Melody Beattie, "A codependent person is one who has let another person's behavior affect him or her, and who is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior.” In my own words, codependency is ... Read the Post
My Stepchildren are Not Optional
All blended families are different, and they're all constantly evolving. My stepmomming philosophy has morphed in phases. Dating/Engaged: Overly eager to help my boyfriend and to be involved. Desperate for my stepdaughters’ mom to understand that I am not trying to threaten her role (all while totally micro-managing my boyfriend’s communications with her from behind the scenes. Healthy, ... Read the Post
Organize Your Blended Family Life… with this Co-parenting Planner!!
A couple of months ago as our family was doing our weekly switch off from Dad's house to Mom's, our schedules got mixed up. During the summer, our schedules change to give us all more time with our daughter. The only thing that stays almost the same is guard weekends (K's Dad is in the National Guard and works on base one weekend a month). But that week, we all forgot! K ended up at Mom's house ... Read the Post
What Every Stepmom is thinking at a School Function
Unless you’re brand-spanking-new in your stepmomming journey, you have likely been faced with the awkwardness that is “back-to-school night.” No matter how high-functioning your blended family may be, there’s something about getting everyone together in a professional setting that can feel a little… off. Like the StepMom Magazine tagline says, “Even when it’s good, it’s complicated.” At ... Read the Post
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